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There is no repugnancy between provisions of RERA and Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act: Karnataka High Court

Association of owners formed under KAOA is the right body to manage residential apartments, not cooperative societies

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 11:14 pm

Ranji Trophy-winning J&K Team To Have A Victory Parade In Jammu On Sunday

Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group: The triumphant Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy team will celebrate its historic maiden title triumph with a victory march through Jammu city on Sunday afternoon, said sources in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Saturday. Last week, the Paras Dogra-led Jammu and Kashmir secured a historic first-ever Ranji Trophy title by overcoming heavyweights Karnataka on the basis of a first innings lead at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubbali. Jammu and Kashmir played their first Ranji Trophy game in 1960, and their fortunes had been on a rise for over a decade, reaching the quarterfinals in 2013-14, 2019-20, and 2024-25 seasons. The victory parade will run from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, covering BC Road, Akhnoor Road, Jewel Chowk, Jammu University, and the railway station in Jammu. Before that, the entire team will meet Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, at his residence for lunch. After the event, the entire team will proceed to a dinner party at Fortune Hotel in Jammu. All players who represented J&K across formats this season have been invited to be a part of the celebrations, further said sources to IANS. Left-handed batter Shubham Pundir was adjudged Player of the Match for his scintillating 121 in the final. Fast bowler Auqib Nabi, who played a huge hand in J&K's title run, was awarded the Player of the Tournament award for picking 60 scalps in the competition. After the event, the entire team will proceed to a dinner party at Fortune Hotel in Jammu. All players who represented J&K across formats this season have been invited to be a part of the celebrations, further said sources to IANS. Also Read: Live Cricket Score JKCA have also planned a function to celebrate the Ranji Trophy win on March 10 at the JKCA Complex, Hostel Ground in Jammu, and will begin from 6:30 pm. Sources also said a word on victory celebrations in Srinagar is expected to come soon. It is still in the planning stage, but celebratory functions could happen in Srinagar after Eid, said sources. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 7 Mar 2026 9:50 pm

Only details of 650 internal complaint committees of Dakshina Kannada uploaded on SHe-Box portal: Karnataka State Commission for Women chairperson

Nagalakshmi Choudhary says setting up of Internal Complaint Committees at workplaces is mandatory as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 9:26 pm

Despite meetings, no specific grants for coastal Karnataka: Mangaluru City South MLA

With no specific allocations made for coastal Karnataka in the Budget, the whole exercise of holding pre-Budget meetings has turned out to be a futile exercise, D. Vedavyasa Kamath says

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

Siddaramaiah rejects charges of excessive borrowing

Chief Minister says debt burden within the limits prescribed by the Karnataka Fiscal Responsibility Act

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 6:17 pm

Elephant herd triggers panic in Chittoor village again

13-member herd strays into habitations near Muttavallur in Gudipala mandal; forest officials launch kumki operation and prepare plan to guide elephants back to migratory route towards Karnataka forests

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 6:03 pm

Revive Badanavalu Khadi Centre as model rural industry rooted in Gandhian principles: Report

Report by a group of Gandhians points out that quality of the product needs improvement while the product design too needs attention, but felt that the biggest gap lies in marketing and brand building

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 4:14 pm

Proposal for ropeway at Mullayyanagiri attracts criticism from environmentalists in Chikkamagaluru

They have opposed the proposal stating that any such development will harm the pristine nature and disturb the wildlife

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 2:34 pm

Karnataka Bank shareholders approve one directors reappointment, reject another

The special resolution seeking the reappointment of Balakrishna Alse S received support from 3,735 members who cast 11,606,1053 votes in favor

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 1:50 pm

Man Kills Friend To Steal Rs 2.5 Lakh In Karnataka, Uses Cash To Buy Gifts For Ex-Wife

The accused gave Rs 60,000 to his estranged wife and also bought her a new television using the stolen cash.

News18 7 Mar 2026 1:36 pm

Karnataka High Court allows engineering college to terminate service of faculty due to closure of course, directs payment of 40 lakh to each professor

Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan had appealed against a single judges direction to continuing their services till they attain superannuation as per AICTE regulations despite winding up the Automobile Engineering Department

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 1:05 pm

Karnataka High Court upholds CBSEs decision to debar student for two years from taking class 12 exams for carrying mobile phone inside exam hall

The student claimed that he entered the exam hall with a mobile phone inadvertently as he came late to the exam centre

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 12:52 pm

Karnataka Woman, Lover Kill Husband With Pillow, Stage It As Heart Attack

A man whose death was initially attributed to a heart attack was, in fact, smothered, police said, after exhuming his body nearly a month later.

NDTV 7 Mar 2026 12:23 pm

Karnataka Man Kills Friend, Steals 2.5 Lakhs Cash To Buy Gifts For Ex-Wife

According to police, the incident took place on February 19 when Shafi allegedly lured Puttaraju on the pretext of participating in a gold auction conducted by a finance company.

NDTV 7 Mar 2026 12:21 pm

Karnataka Budget 2026: 182 tanks in Chikkaballapur district to be filled under Hebbala-Nagawara Valley project

Additionally, a lift irrigation scheme will fill 59 tanks inSulibeleandNandagudihoblisinHosakotetaluk using treated sewage water from the H.N. Valley project at a cost of 140 crore

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 11:33 am

Karnataka Budget 2026: 4,291 crore earmarked to address regional imbalance

Experts have previously pointed out that successive governments have highlighted even usual development projects in backward regions, such as Kalyana Karnataka, as special development projects

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 10:32 am

No inheritance for mother under Indian Succession Act if son dies without creating a Will and is survived by his wife and children

A Karnataka High Court ruling clarified that under the Indian Succession Act, a mother cannot inherit her son's property if he dies intestate and is survived by his wife and children. This contrasts with the Hindu Succession Act, where mothers are Class I heirs and inherit equally with children and widows.

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 7:40 am

Karnataka mulls social media ban for under 16; Rozana secures Rs 290 Cr in Series B round

Presenting the States Budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, With the objective of preventing adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children, usage of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16.

Your Story 7 Mar 2026 7:30 am

In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content

Karnataka is introducing a new alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based excise duty system from April, becoming the first state to directly link liquor taxation to alcohol content. This reform aims to modernize the system, improve transparency, and simplify pricing, potentially making beer and wine cheaper. The state also plans to promote alcohol tourism and allow 24-hour operations for distilleries and breweries.

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 6:15 am

In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content - The Times of India

In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content The Times of India

Google News 7 Mar 2026 6:15 am

Karnataka says it will ban social media for children under 16

Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16, aligning with global efforts to curb digital exposure. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the policy, aiming to address concerns over screen addiction and mental health. While welcomed by educators, experts caution about potential FOMO and withdrawal, urging careful implementation and support for children.

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 4:53 am

Budget 2026: Karnataka looks to add pace to war on drugs

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 4:50 am

Can we get a budget for Bengaluru?

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 4:17 am

Ktaka announces social media ban for children below 16 years

PTI Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced a ban on use of social media for those under the age of 16 years, aimed at preventing its adverse effects on children. Though a cross-section of parents welcomed the move, they are wary of the practicality of its implementation. With the objective of preventing adverse []

The Navhind Times 7 Mar 2026 1:45 am

KKCCI welcomes budget, seeks full funding for textile park

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 12:59 am

Belagavi industries, organisations react to state budget

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 12:58 am

Ambitious revenue target sets stage for year-end revision

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 12:41 am

Youth, student groups criticise Karnataka Budget over jobs, education funding

Student and youth organisations have criticised the State Budget for 2026-27, alleging that it fails to address the pressing issues of unemployment among youth and the declining state of public education

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 12:37 am

Mixed reactions in Dharwad over Karnataka state budget

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 12:23 am

Budget Bans Mobile Phones Under-16 In Karnataka, Elections Make A Comeback In Colleges /Universities

The announcement to ban usage of mobile phones under-16 years was announced in the budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, holding the Finance portfolio in Bengaluru.

Deccan Chronicle 7 Mar 2026 12:17 am

Kburagi police arrest 7 accused in theft & extortion cases

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 12:04 am

Karnataka considers social media ban for kids under 16

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 12:00 am

Regulating internet is Centres domain, social media ban imposed by A.P., Karnataka may hit jurisdictional barrier

Recently, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government was discussing age-based restrictions on social media use

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 11:50 pm

Budget reflects States continued focus on diverse growth: trade bodies

FKCCI welcomes several important initiatives aimed at strengthening the industrial ecosystem and creating new opportunities for investment, innovation, and employment

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 11:10 pm

Meta cautions Karnataka over under-16s' social media ban: Curbs may 'push teens toward less safe, unregulated sites'

Meta Platforms stated that it will follow domestic regulations but noted that, with teens using roughly 40 apps weekly, focusing on a few companies won't ensure their safety.

Livemint 6 Mar 2026 11:03 pm

DK Shivakumar Proposes Legislative Council Seat For Contractors Amid Payment Dues Row

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar proposed a legislative seat for contractors in Karnataka's Council to address grievances.

News18 6 Mar 2026 10:35 pm

Proposal to rename Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru takes doctors, patients by surprise

Doctors at the hospital say they had no prior information about the proposal until it was announced in the Budget

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 10:26 pm

200 illegal foreign nationals detained in Bengaluru; 124 Bangladeshi nationals held in CCB operation

Police officials said the individuals are currently being questioned

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 10:11 pm

Capex slows as committed expenses balloon and revenue takes a hit

Karnataka pins hopes on increasing States own tax revenue and increase borrowing to push capital expenditure

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 10:07 pm

2,000 crore electric bus programme in support of World Bank announced in Karnataka Budget 2026

The government also plans to induct 4,000 electric buses into the fleets of various State-run transport corporations as part of the initiative

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 9:58 pm

Karnatakas GSDP expected to grow at 8.10% against Indias GDP growth of 7.4%

While Bengaluru Urban has the highest per capita income at 8.55 lakh, Kalaburagi has the lowest with 1.44 lakh.

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 9:53 pm

Karnataka Budget 2026 sees education and skill push for construction workers families

The Chief Minister announced62 newLabourResidential Schools forchildren ofworkers registered with the KBOCWWB, who are studying inclasses 6 to 12

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 9:34 pm

Karnataka Budget 2026: Aerospace common facility, flight training school to be set up

Siddaramaiah also announced that 200 crore has been earmarked for the development of seven domestic airports in the State

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 9:23 pm

Karnataka Budget announces healthcare, scholarship initiatives with Azim Premji Foundation

The latest announcements build on the foundations ongoing engagement with the Karnataka government across sectors such as education and social welfare

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 9:19 pm

New bodies for upliftment of deprived communities

In the year 2026-27, a total of 44,632 crore has been provided under Karnataka Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP)

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 9:12 pm

Karnataka proposes to ban social media for children under 16

industry flags concern on teenagers using unregulated corners of internet

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:58 pm

Akhila Havyaka Mahasabha elated as CM announces Havyaka Bhasha Academy

About six lakh people spoke Havyaka in coastal, Malnad belts of Karnataka and Kasaragod district (Kerala), says Giridhar Kaje, president, Shri Akhila Havyaka Mahasabha, Bengaluru

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 8:44 pm

Karnataka unveils AIB-based excise regime, fewer duty slabs; industry warns of possible price rise

During the Budget speech, he announced that the State will introduce an AIBbased excise duty structure from April 2026, a taxation framework widely regarded globally as the gold standard for alcohol taxation.

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:31 pm

Remote property registration in Karnataka to ease homebuying, speed up developer handovers

Karnataka real estate: The upgrade is designed to resolve operational limitations in the existing Kaveri system while making property registration quicker, more transparent and easier to access for both buyers and developers.

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

Focus on infrastructure, questions over AB-ArK package revision

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a 900-crore grant for infrastructure development in the health sector.

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

Hot-cooked mealsto resume under Mathru Poorna; gender minorities flag concerns

The CM also announced construction of anganwadi buildings in 1,668 available sites across the districts of Kalyana Karnataka region.

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 8:18 pm

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahs 17th budget pegs spending at 4.49 lakh cr, revenue deficit at 22,957 cr

The 4.49 lakh crore budget for 202627, about 10 per cent % higher than the previous year, attempts to strike a balance between the Congress governments welfare commitments and large-scale infrastructure investments.

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:10 pm

Karnataka announces new scheme to boost farmers income

To promote AWD in paddy cultivation to improve water use efficiency

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:04 pm

Karnatakas agri sector clocks a robust growth of 9.1%, up from previous years

But experts say farmers will feel it only if measures are taken to translate sectors growth into benefits for them

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 7:59 pm

Short of crossing the red line

The ratio of fiscal deficit to GSDP in 2026-27 is expected to be 2.95% against the recommended upper limit of 3%

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 7:51 pm

Karnatraka Budget: PM-MITRA textile park in Kalaburagi gets 75-crore allocation

Business leaders say yearly allocation too modest to fast-track project

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 7:15 pm

Indias Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s

Karnataka's proposal highlights a growing global debate over childrens rights and online policy.

TechCrunch 6 Mar 2026 7:05 pm

Andhra, Karnataka Are First To Ban Social Media For Children In India

In Andhra Pradesh social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age, Karnataka govt said the ban will apply for those under 16.

Deccan Chronicle 6 Mar 2026 7:01 pm

Budget lacks concrete plans to address farmers distress: Shanthakumar

He says Karnataka currently ranks second in the country in terms of farmer suicides, yet the budget does not include any effective schemes to prevent such tragedies

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 6:58 pm

Karnataka plans relief from annual professional tax return filing

Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a significant relief for professional tax payers. The state government will exempt individuals who have paid their full annual professional tax from filing returns. This move aims to simplify compliance for professionals and small businesses. The Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1976 will be amended to implement this change.

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 6:55 pm

100 acres allotted for ARAI facility in Mandya: CM

The Chief Minister responds to Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamys appeal for granting land to set up the R and D centre in his parliamentary constituency in Mandya; announces allocation while presenting his budget

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 6:44 pm

Pie in The Sky: Kumaraswamy holds key to Siddaramaiahs Rs 3000 Cr mineral tax dreams

Karnataka aims to collect Rs 3,000 crore from a new mining tax in 2026-27. The state government amended its mineral rights law to introduce this levy. However, the legislation requires central government approval. Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy opposes the tax, citing potential impact on the steel sector. The Supreme Court ruling allows states to tax mineral-bearing land and rights.

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 6:15 pm

Actor Jayamala outlines vision for Kannada film industry as KFCCs new chief

Actor Jayamala, the newly-elected President of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, unfolds her hopes and plans for the industry

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 6:15 pm

Karnataka Budget 2026-27: Kalyana Karnataka projects routed largely through KKRDB funds

Several education, health and infrastructure initiatives in the backward region proposed through the development boards special grants

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 6:08 pm

Budget 2026-27: Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry seeks stronger industrial push for Kalyana Karnataka

The Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCI) has expressed concern that the State Budget for 2026-27 has not adequately addressed development and industrial needs of Kalyana Karnataka, which continues to lag behind other parts of the State

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 5:56 pm